MOA
Veltassa® features and MOA
Exchanges K+ for Ca2+ instead of Na+
Ensures suitability for patients who cannot tolerate even a small increase in Na+ load1,2
No systemic absorption
Non-absorbed nature is a major contributing factor to the safety profile of Veltassa®1,2
Insoluble, spherical beads of uniform size
Veltassa®’s smooth microbead structure and low swelling ratio may minimise undesirable GI effects and lead to improved tolerability for patients1,2
Binds potassium in the colon
Veltassa® is specially designed to act in the colon where the concentration of potassium is highest1,2
How Veltassa® works
Choose a K+ binder that meets your patients’ needs
References & footnotes
Abbreviations
Ca2+, calcium; GI, gastrointestinal tract; K+, potassium; MOA, mechanism of action; Na+, sodium.
References
- Veltassa SmPC.
- Li L, et al. Mechanism of Action and Pharmacology of Patiromer, a Nonabsorbed Cross-Linked Polymer That Lowers Serum Potassium Concentration in Patients With Hyperkalemia. J Card Pharmacol Ther 2016;21(5):456–65.